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Thais - Definition and Overview |
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Thaïs (pron. "Tha-is") was a famous Greek hetaera who lived during the time of Alexander the Great and accompanied him on his campaigns.
According to Cleitarchus' report, she made Alexander burn down Persepolis on a whim. Other sources indicate the burning of Persepolis had been a well-premeditated act of revenge against the Persians.
Thaïs later became the wife of Ptolemy, king of Egypt.
Dante put Thaïs in his fictional treatment of Hell, in the circle of the flatterers, for having uttered to her lover that she was grateful to him. Her punishment was to be covered in excrement. The travelers see her scratching herself, and pass by in disgust.
Thaïs is also an opera by Jules Massenet that was inspired by the historical figure.
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Example Usage of Thais |
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carlos_mour: Estou ajudando, a Thais e a Bruna, a fazer o roteiro para o vídeo clipe da música 'Universo - D'black'. |
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luizfilipecm: Indo pro taguatinga shopping. Mas vou por um caminho diferente hoje pra evitar a EPTG. Espero que a Thaís me ajude! |
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vanhuska: Estou em Cascavel fazendo tratamento dentário com meus pés e dentistas Christian e Thais. Sabe qtoscanais vou fazer hj? Uns 10... Acredita? |
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